Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless – Al Jazeera
- Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless Al Jazeera
- Fire Destroys Most of Coastal Village in Malaysia The New York Times
- Fire in Malaysia's Sabah destroys 1,000 homes, thousands displaced Reuters
- Massive blaze razes 200 homes in Sabah water village The Straits Times
- Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes dw.com
Bulgaria’s former president claims ‘victory’ after projections show him winning parliamentary elections
Rumen Radev – an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia - looked set to top the polls in the country’s eighth election in five years
Bulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev – an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia – on Sunday hailed a “victory of hope” after his formation topped the eighth parliamentary elections in five years.
Projections from polling agencies put his Progressive Bulgaria (PB) grouping at 44%, which would give him an absolute majority of at least 129 seats in the 240-seat parliament.
Continue reading...Police investigate attempted arson attack at north-west London synagogue
Minor smoke damage but no injuries reported at synagogue in Harrow, after spate of similar incidents in recent weeks
An attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue, after a spate of similar incidents.
The incident at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow on Saturday night caused minor smoke damage to an internal room but no injuries or significant structural damage, according to the Community Security Trust, which monitors antisemitism and provides protection for Jewish communities in the UK.
Continue reading...Mediators push US-Iran ceasefire extension as deal hopes fade – Middle East Eye
- Mediators push US-Iran ceasefire extension as deal hopes fade Middle East Eye
- "The door is not closed": Mediators rush to revive U.S.-Iran talks Axios
- US-Iran talks: What’s the latest on mediation efforts? Al Jazeera
- US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure Reuters
- Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz KXAN Austin
Ukraine Shoots Down Shahed With Sea-Launched Drone For The First Time – UNITED24 Media
- Ukraine Shoots Down Shahed With Sea-Launched Drone For The First Time UNITED24 Media
- Ukraine’s drone pilots hit Russian targets from 500km away Financial Times
- Russia launches 142 drones, including jet-powered UAVs: Ukrainian air defence downs 113, some strikes recorde Українська правда
- USF Operators shoot down Shahed drone from surface platform for first time Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
- Ukrainian Naval Drone Carrier Intercepts Shahed UAV Using Air-to-Air Drone System Мілітарний
Michigan gas station clerk saves teen from alleged kidnapper after she whispers ‘help’
In Hamtramck, Abdulrahman Abohatem placed himself between 16-year-old girl and man before police arrest
A gasoline station clerk who came to a suburban Detroit girl’s defense when she entered his store and mouthed the word “help” ultimately had a hand in saving the teenager after a stranger had kidnapped her at gunpoint on her way to school, according to authorities.
“I believe this could have [gone] a lot worse than it did,” said police chief Hussein Farhat of Hamtramck, Michigan, at a news conference addressing a rescue partially attributed to convenience store employee Abdulrahman Abohatem. “We have every belief that this could have ended really badly.”
Continue reading...Reform UK’s Richard Tice allegedly failed to pay £100,000 in corporation tax
Deputy leader ran shell companies that reportedly did not pay tax on profits from 2020 to 2022, during which time his firm donated £1.1m to party
Richard Tice allegedly failed to pay almost £100,000 in corporation tax to the benefit of his investment company, which in turn made donations to Reform UK, it has been reported.
In response to the report in the Sunday Times, the deputy leader of Reform UK posted a lengthy statement on X, in which he said: “A long career with multiple businesses is bound to feature some errors. Naturally I am always happy to put things right and if numbers need rechecking, of course I will pay what is owed – be that more or less.”
Continue reading...Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.
Commander who rebuilt Hezbollah’s Radwan Force killed, Lebanese media says – ynetnews
- Commander who rebuilt Hezbollah’s Radwan Force killed, Lebanese media says ynetnews
- IDF: Over 150 Hezbollah operatives, including Bint Jbeil commander, killed on day before ceasefire The Times of Israel
- IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon who approached troops, yellow line The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli army says killed senior Hezbollah commander Ali Rida Abbas news.cgtn.com
- Israel Conducts ‘Precise Strikes’ Against Hezbollah in Lebanon WSJ
Jordan Peterson’s daughter shares tragic update about her father’s health – The Mirror US
- Jordan Peterson's daughter shares tragic update about her father's health The Mirror US
- Jordan Peterson’s daughter reveals psychologist has ‘catastrophic’ injury The Australian
- Psychologist, author Jordan Peterson suffering from akathisia: Know what it is and why it happens The Times of India
- Who Is Jordan Peterson's Wife, Tammy Roberts? All About His Wife And Kids Amid Akathisia Diagnosis BollywoodShaadis
- Jordan Peterson family: All on Canadian author's wife, children and net worth amid akathisia diagnosis Hindustan Times
Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami defeat Rapids in MLS
Argentine forward's brace included the match winner against Colorado Rapids in front of over 75,000 fans in Denver.
Sunday thought: A change in the air – Robert Reich | Substack
- Sunday thought: A change in the air Robert Reich | Substack
- Opinion | JD Vance’s Very Bad Week The New York Times
- Why Trump’s Mega wave has come to a stuttering halt The Independent
- Things Are Looking Quite Bad for Trump Slate
- Opinion - Does Trump even have a political strategy? Yahoo
Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard
Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses".
Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard – BBC
- Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard BBC
- Trinidad and Tobago police uncover 56 bodies, mostly children, at cemetery Al Jazeera
- Bodies of 50 babies, 6 adults found in Trinidad and Tobago dw.com
- Guevarro: Deeply troubling discovery Trinidad Express Newspapers
- Police in Trinidad and Tobago investigate after 56 bodies are found dumped at a cemetery The Washington Post
Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard
Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses".
Pope says ‘tyrants’ speech was not aimed at Trump
The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
Fire engulfs more than 200 homes in Malaysian floating village
A huge fire tore through the floating village of Kampung Bahagia in Sabah, Malaysia, destroying more than 200 homes.
Bulgarians head to polls for eighth time in five years – Al Jazeera
- Bulgarians head to polls for eighth time in five years Al Jazeera
- What to Know About the Bulgarian Election The New York Times
- After Orban’s defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Kremlin’s next best bet The Washington Post
- Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president takes strong lead in election, exit polls show Reuters
- Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads in the polls The Guardian
Carmakers scramble to plug £3bn shortfall for UK loan scandal payouts
Filings suggest manufacturers’ lending arms have massively underestimated bill from FCA’s £9.1bn redress scheme
Carmakers are under pressure to drum up £3bn to cover payouts for motor finance scandal victims after failing to adequately prepare for a UK-wide compensation scheme that is due to begin this summer.
Company filings show the lending arms of big vehicle manufacturers including Ford, BMW, Stellantis and Volkswagen may have massively underestimated the final costs of the financial regulator’s £9.1bn redress scheme.
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